Michael D. Shook, 43

Published: Friday, December 28, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, December 28, 2012 at 5:52 p.m.

A native of Henderson County, he attended East Henderson High School and graduated from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville. He was known for his work ethic, working as a stone mason for many years, creating things with stone that were truly pieces of art. He also loved working as the “pit crew” for his father's boat racing team. Mike was an avid outdoor enthusiast and sportsman, spending countless amounts of time in the woods, hunting and fishing. Never having children of his own, his friend's children would flock to him. Mike was always there to teach them how to hunt, fish, or even play catch.

He was a deeply loved son, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Parris and her husband, Steve, of Boiling Springs, S.C.; his father, David Shook and his wife, Nada, of Hendersonville; his sister, Lindsey Shook, and his brother, Andrew Shook.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Mathis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the local Hospice organization in your town.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

<p>ALEXANDER — Michael David “Mike” Shook, 43, of Alexander, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. </p><p>A native of Henderson County, he attended East Henderson High School and graduated from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville. He was known for his work ethic, working as a stone mason for many years, creating things with stone that were truly pieces of art. He also loved working as the “pit crew” for his father's boat racing team. Mike was an avid outdoor enthusiast and sportsman, spending countless amounts of time in the woods, hunting and fishing. Never having children of his own, his friend's children would flock to him. Mike was always there to teach them how to hunt, fish, or even play catch.</p><p>He was a deeply loved son, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.</p><p>He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Parris and her husband, Steve, of Boiling Springs, S.C.; his father, David Shook and his wife, Nada, of Hendersonville; his sister, Lindsey Shook, and his brother, Andrew Shook.</p><p>A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Mathis officiating.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the local Hospice organization in your town.</p><p>A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.</p><p>Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.</p>